All news on the topic: Middle East Conflict

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US sinks five Iranian oil tankers after Tehran launches fresh missile attacks
The US has sunk five Iranian oil tankers in a brutal response to a new round of ballistic missile attacks by Tehran.
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Thousands of US sailors descend on Thai sex tourism hotspot after gruelling nine months at sea
Five thousand American sailors stepped off the USS Abraham Lincoln in Pattaya on Wednesday, ending a punishing 286-day stretch at sea that left many struggling to find their footing on solid ground.
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Hundreds of thousands displaced as Israeli air strikes push deep into Lebanon beyond front lines
The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has provided little relief for civilians, who are being forced out of a steadily increasing area of the country due to a continuous Israeli campaign of evacuations and air strikes.
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UK bakery giant Greggs lifts prices again as Middle East conflict drives cost concerns
Greggs has announced that its meal deals have increased in price again as the bakery chain attracts health-conscious and younger customers with new menu options.
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BP profits surge to $3.2bn as volatile oil prices deliver trader windfall
Volatile energy prices have handed a windfall to BP in an early boost to efforts by its new boss to restore confidence in the oil major.
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UK economy on brink as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz and energy prices surge
Two reports from top accounting firms suggest the economy is on the brink as gas and oil prices surge following Tehran’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Starmer and Macron unite to protect global shipping as Hormuz crisis threatens energy lifeline
International leaders will gather in Paris on Friday in the hopes of developing a plan to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping after the war in the Middle East ends.